Everett's 1st Easter!

As a parent I'm learning that holidays hold a whole new meaning. Everett's 2nd holiday was Easter. We celebrated it by giving his mom a card, a gift, and some candy. He also got a new outfit. He doesn't understand anything about anything right now (duh, he's only 6 weeks old), but it got me wondering how I'm going to make each holiday with him special. I want him to understand the true meaning of each one. Church was the highlight of our day today, we got him to service and he had a great nap. I pray that as he gets older he understands that although the candy is good and the bunny is cute, it's Christ's Resurrection that deserves the celebration. This is just one more responsibility I'm realizing that I have. One I greatly accept. I can't wait to balance and explain Christmas. lol. If your wondering if he got to hunt Easter eggs, remember he's only 6 weeks old. Maybe next year (or two). Have a great Easter and enjoy it with your family, I am!

-JB

What they say is true...

Ok, so what they say is true. When you have a baby expect to be tired. When I used to hear this I was under the impression that the parents NEVER got any sleep. Now that I'm experiencing it I'm realizing that we get sleep, 1 1/2 to 2 hours at a time. Remember that deep sleep that you used to have...GONE! As soon as the deep sleep begins to set in -- Time to wake up!! But hey, I'm not complaining just stating my realization. I've never had a baby before, but in my humble opinion, Everett is a good baby. We are having a great time getting to know each other. I look forward to the day that he responds to what I'm saying to him. We will have a blast. God has blessed us greatly with our little man. Right now he has three hobbies; eat, sleep, poop. More to come later...
Enjoy!
-JB

Slide Show of Da Man!!

See, I told you I now had something new to blog about! My Son is AWESOME!!!!! Enjoy the slide show.

Everett Andrew Burgess

Everett is Home and is AMAZING!!!

Life will never be the same and I am A-O-K with that! He is an awesome gift that I have willingly accepted and will never give back.

He's Here!!!!

Dear Family and Friends,
The moment that Lisa and I have been waiting for has arrived - the birth of our son Everett Andrew Burgess. He was born at 10:52am. He weighs 8lbs 14oz and is 20" long. Born in Allen Presbyterian. Both Lisa and Everett are doing good. We appreciate all of your support and continued prayers as we head into this new chapter of our lives. We cannot be happier. Photos are attached!
-James, Lisa & EVERETT
-JB

You miss me?

Ok, Ok, I know....I slipped off of the blog writing radar. I've still been reading them. Since my last post I have done nothing but mourn the loss of the Super Bowl. Not really, I got over it pretty quick. Life did not allow me to get to hung up on it. I have no real excuses other than my brain has had no creative blogging thoughts and I've been a bit busy. Work, school, life and oh yeah...a baby coming. One good thing for you readers out there (all two of you) in about 5 days I will have a whole new arsenal of blogging material..."Life as a Father". I know what you are thinking, "Scary!!!". Need not to be. I have not read any books, I have watched a video or two, I attended two classes at the hospital, I went to the pediatrician visit, and made most (not all) of Lisa's dr. appointments and I was once a baby - what is there to know. (before you come at me, I'm being quite sarcastic). Good for all of us is that Lisa has read the books, talked to people, been in delivery rooms, changed a diaper or two (yep, forgot to mention that, Everett's will be my first!!) I will not say I am nervous, but more excited. Excited to take on a responsibility bigger than me. Excited to adjust priorities. Excited to see Lisa as a mother. Excited to share this life with another. I'm excited to go on a father son campout, excited to watch sports together. The list can go on.... I know I will mess up sometimes, I know I will not always have the answers. But one thing I do know is that I will do my very best to be the Father and Husband that my family needs. And excited to give you more blog content to read.

Thanks for allowing me to say things I don't always take the time to express. You will be the first (well, I mean besides my family and close friends) to know when little Everett joins us!

Man, it's good to be back on the blog scene!!

Enjoy!

-JB

Super Bowl Wrap Up.

Ok, I have waited 2 days before commenting on the Super Bowl. I did not want to post anything out of pure emotion. I was able to watch it with a great group of supportive friends.

Here is my Super Bowl wrap up. After the 1st half the Cardinals played a great game. They came up one play short (aka: no review), Steelers won. Already looking forward to next season. Go Cardinals!